Substitute Head Start Cook at Mounds Head Start

Southern Seven Health Department; Mounds (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health department is seeking a full-time Cook for the Vienna Head Start program. The role involves safe meal preparation for children, maintaining sanitation standards, and managing supplies. Applicants must have a High School Diploma and a Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

Personal and sick time accrual

Holidays

Employer-sponsored cafeteria plan

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 years required.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals for children using provided menus and recipes.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen meeting food service sanitation standards.
• Complete and submit requisitions for all necessary food and supplies.

Skills

Food Service Management

Meal Preparation

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification

Job description

Job Posting: Cook

This position is a full-time (10 months/year) role based at the Vienna Head Start in Vienna, Illinois. It includes a benefits package (personal and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer-sponsored cafeteria plan). The role involves the safe preparation and delivery of CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) approved meals to infants, toddlers, and children enrolled in the program.

Qualifications: A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold a current Food Service Sanitation Manager Certification. Experience in food service is preferred.

Job Duties:

1. Prepare meals for children using provided menus and recipes.
2. Complete and submit requisitions for all necessary food and supplies.
3. Drive personal vehicle to pick up local supplies (mileage reimbursed per agency policy).
4. Maintain accurate records of monthly inventories.
5. Unload food deliveries and store supplies according to guidelines.
6. Submit required paperwork by deadlines.
7. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen meeting food service sanitation standards.
8. Make food substitutions that meet CACFP guidelines and document them accurately.
9. Follow and accommodate special diets and food allergies as needed.
10. Attend staff meetings and training sessions.
11. Perform any other duties as assigned to meet Head Start program requirements.

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled"

For more information or to apply, please visit the website below. Do not email your resume, as applications are only accepted through the website.